Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Act 2008

The Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Act 2008 is an Act of Parliament that amends legislation related to fisheries management in Australia. The Act introduces new governance arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, which is responsible for managing Australia's fisheries resources.

The Act makes several changes to the existing legislative framework, including:

• Defining key terms and concepts, such as "AFMA staff", "minister", and "director"
• Establishing the roles and responsibilities of the Commission, which includes the CEO and commissioners
• Introducing new disclosure requirements for commissioners and the CEO regarding their interests and conflicts of interest
• Amending employment provisions to prevent commissioners and the CEO from engaging in paid employment that conflicts with their duties

The Act also makes provision for the operation of the Commission, including its meetings, minutes, and decisions. The Act provides for the participation of commissioners and the CEO in meetings by telephone or other means.

Overall, the Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Act 2008 aims to improve the governance and administration of Australia's fisheries resources, ensuring that they are managed in a transparent and accountable manner.